Serving 457 students in grades 4-8, Stayton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stayton Middle School's student population of 457 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
School Rankings
Stayton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stayton Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#948 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
30%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
62%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stayton Middle School's ranking?
Stayton Middle School is ranked #948 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Stayton Middle School often compared to?
Stayton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sublimity Elementary School, Santiam Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Stayton Middle School?
457 students attend Stayton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Stayton Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stayton Middle School?
Stayton Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stayton Middle School offer ?
Stayton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stayton Middle School part of?
Stayton Middle School is part of North Santiam SD 29j School District.
School Reviews
4 1/4/2021
It's a really good school Where I have a lot of friends and it is easy to learn there.
5 7/1/2019
This school is awesome!! I enjoy my time here very much :)!!
5 8/23/2013
I would recomened stayton middle school because of the prisnible
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